Geographer Trainees at the Edo State Government

The Edo State Government through the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its Clean and Green Program within the capacity below:

Job Title: Geographer Trainee

Location: Benin City, Edo

Details

• The successful candidates will be trained for 1 (One) year under the scheme.
• At the end of program, successful candidates will be offered permanent employment with the Edo State Government.

Job Description

• Manage client data and perform data-base extraction regularly to make timely data updates.
• Assist with elements of USGS NAQWA program, including data analysis and field work.
• Use ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcScene, ArcINFO, RockWorks, and prepare files for Earth Vision.
• Provide concept-build for additional MOUTs for all of DOD.
• Plan and coordinate field surveys collecting environmental and infrastructure features with multiple attributes using handheld GPS and survey grade GPS.
• Implement process to geographically represent and spatially analyze worldwide large polygon and point sets in QGIS, ArcGIS and Google Earth/KML.”
• Support field work preparation including data dictionary creation, geophysical and reconnaissance transect development, and provide daily GPS quality checks.
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create online interactive programs for use by DPS and the public.
• Present material with multimedia equipment and other resources such as PowerPoint presentations and GIS demonstrations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower) or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) in Geography or related fields.
• Experience in obtaining and applying GPS data with ArcGIS is an added advantage.
• Candidates must possess NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
• Candidates must be computer literate, with good interpersonal/leadership skills and ability to effectively work in teams.
• Applicants must be within the ages of 22-30.
• Experience in the use of CAD&GIS Tools will be added advantage.

Deadline: 4th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letters with an attached Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
The Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development,
2nd Floor, Block C, Edo State Secretariat Complex,
Sapele Road, Benin City,
Edo State.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates shall apply for only 1(One) position. Multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
• The selection process will involve a review of applications, interviews, and possibly technical assessments
• The Ministry does not require candidates to make any payments to any person or organization as equal opportunity is guaranteed for all candidates in this merit driven recruitment exercise.
• This positions is open to residents and indigenes of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
• The Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.